As Europe accelerates its green transition, the energy sector faces the dual challenge of rapidly expanding renewable capacity while ensuring grid stability and resilience against climate change. The EU's Copernicus programme provides essential Earth Observation data to support smarter planning, secure operations, and robust risk management across the entire energy value chain.
Part of the Fundamental Elements funding mechanism, the calls look to develop two receivers, one for the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) and one that leverages Galileo’s key differentiators to meet the requirements of professional applications.
A EUSPA-organised proof-of-concept with EDP shows how Copernicus Sentinel-2 data can detect and monitor the construction of new DG solar PV installations.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) for the Belgian energy company Luminus shows how a Copernicus-powered solar forecasting system can improve the energy management of solar PV assets.
Caius, a CASSINI Hackathon winner, is redefining rural digitisation with AI-powered tools that automatically map roads and trails, supporting local authorities, organisations, and communities. Based in Metsovo, Greece, the startup bridges space technology and rural development to create accessible networks and promote sustainable tourism.
Astrolight is developing end-to-end laser communication infrastructure between space and Earth, boosted by CASSINI support to secure funding and partnerships for Europe’s sovereign space communications.
